In addition to the Basic Education Requirement (in the Education section below), to qualify for this position you must meet the requirements below. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

NASA utilizes OPM-approved qualification and rating requirements specific for Aerospace Technology (AST) positions which recognizes NASA's unique aerospace work. The specific qualifications and minimum education requirements are further described below and within the education section of the job announcement.

To qualify for GS-11, you must have:
a) You must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level

• Working with Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical (EEE) parts using knowledge of Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) or similar tools to assist with searching for flight systems hardware issues;
• Applying an understanding of engineering theories, principles, and methods, to include statistical/mathematical analysis to support a team/group involved in flight systems safety, mission, and assurance;
• Working on assigned tasks according to project deadlines and communicating the status of completing tasks to project team members.

OR
b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
OR
c) Completed 3 full academic years of graduate education in an appropriate field
OR
d) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b) and c) above


To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Working with Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical (EEE) parts utilizing Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) or similar tools to perform searches for flight systems hardware issues;
• Working in software analysis programs used to assist in the development of Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) or Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for reliability engineering to support safety, mission, and assurance;
• Participating in the planning, evaluating, and prioritizing of work activities to meet technical, safety and programmatic goals.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Developing Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical (EEE) parts utilizing Government Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) or similar tools to perform searches for flight systems hardware and reliability issues;
• Working in software analysis programs used to develop Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD) and Failure Move and Effects Analyses (FMEA) to specify the reliability of each component, subsystem, and system level of fidelities in support of flight systems safety, mission, and assurance;
• Planning, evaluating, and prioritizing work activities to meet technical, safety and programmatic goals.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.